Pitch plays up due to deception, as he hides the ball behind his body during the delivery. Grade: 50, Changeup: Mimics fastball, just minimal fade. Mills joins Ryan Holgate, the Cardinals third pick of the draft, as Northwoods League veterans. A bit surprising, but in a traditional season with full minor leagues I believe he gets claimed. 9 of 14 10 of 14 Christopher Correa, former St. Louis Cardinals scouting director, leaves the Bob Casey Federal Courthouse in Houston, Texas, U.S., on Monday, July 18, 2016. Love has a pair of strong secondary offerings in his slider and his changeup. Overall: Prater can become a backend starter if the control moves to plus and/or if the changeup takes a step forward. Good weight transfer and balance as his weight shifts to his back leg at stride. Grade: 45, Power: Quick hands generate power. Doesn't move that great laterally, but is a strong receiver. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=244617616585319, Let's start the new semester with a new installation of the Player Spotlight Seriesnext up Junior Gordon Graceffo! The 2020 Cardinals overcame an outbreak of COVID-19 and a prolonged quarantine to reach the playoffs for a second consecutive year and post a 13th consecutive winning season. Grade: 40, Power: His immense strength shows through just by watching him play. Willis is a promising but raw pitcher with plenty of projection, but he also needs a lot of refinement. His curveball sits in the lower to mid 70s. Tough at bat for lefties, potential bullpen floor if he can't start. Delivery & Mechanics: Over the top arm slot. Average grade because I'm assuming some growth occurred here. Not much room, if any, for more weight to be added. Grade: 45. Has a traditional 3/4 arm slot, but will drop lower occasionally. 2022 MLB Draft Scouting Report for RHP Landon Sims. We are committed to working in our communities and providing a great experience for our diverse workforce and fan base. The left-handed hitter had a career slash line of .353/.415/.616/1.031 without many strikeouts. 26 prospect in the 2021 Baseball America Prospect Handbook, Locey worked his way into the Georgia rotation and was the team's Friday starter as a junior on a staff that . Alec Willis. Doesn't move that great laterally, but is a strong receiver. The final selection of the day, Osvaldo Tovalin was almost a no-brainer pick after the Cardinals worked him out at various positions including catcher and his versatility showed well. A federal judge sentenced Christopher Correa, the Cardinals' former scouting director, to nearly four years in prison Monday for hacking the Astros' player personnel database and email system. Grade: 40, Control and Command: Gragg has shown more propensity for strikes in pro ball than he did in college, but the overall projection here is limited. Azusa Pacific University Prior to his first stint with the Cardinals [2004-2008], he earned an undergraduate degree from Brown and a masters degree in statistics from Harvard. He was drafted in 1997 by the New York Yankees from the University of Southern California, where he holds its all-time record for wins (42). Prior to his first stint with the Cardinals . Strong college performer. Graceffo is able to manipulate his slider in a way that makes it look like two distinct pitches. Length can be seen more in his legs than anywhere else. Arm can also put him in right field for a short stint, but again, you don't want him out there. Here at the St. Louis Cardinals, we strive to create an atmosphere of inclusiveness in order to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. Scouting Director: Randy Flores Ballpark: Busch Stadium III Attendance: 3,480,393 (2nd of 15) . The profile of a player that is going to save us money down the road is based on quite a bit of analysisand it is rarely obvious. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Alex FaGalde, Age: 26 yrHeight: 5-10Weight: 166 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 4RuleV: 2020. I just don't think the glove is playable in the field though. Speed tool shows up more defensively for Mendoza. As of now, Love appears to have the ceiling of a back-of-the-rotation starter with room to grow into a mid-rotation starter if he can become more consistent with his secondary offerings. Staff comments (individual rankings in parentheses) Message board community . He generates plenty of power though and hit a monster home run off Kumar Rocker in the College World Series. Level swing, handles the bat well. Ball looks like it's coming from his ear during the delivery. Intriguing fifth round selection. Inclusion means creating a workplace in which people of all backgrounds and cultures feel included, welcomed and valued. Just don't expect many highlight reel plays. In the general flow of the draft, Flores said the Cardinals pivoted after the comp pick of Holgate, their third player taken of 11 overall so far. Grade: 50, Field: After signing with the Rays he moved behind the plate. Willis will almost certainly require an over-slot deal to convince him to sign with the Cardinals instead of playing in college with the University of Minnesota. Plays above average, but can flash plus with good deception and fade. Throws it at their back foot. Power is a plus tool. Good angles. Flores, 45, was part of the Cardinals 2006 World Series Championship team and spent eight seasons in the Majors. We are proud participants in multiple community service initiatives that support our immensely diverse fan base. Potential to be a future plus pitch as he adds strength. Hands start at chest before dropping down the hip height on the rocker stop. Not optimistic that there's much on the arm here. Major concerns with the body, but admittedly haven't seen much on him since the move to the Cardinals. Arm is playable at third, but the glove isn't. His bat is not quite there. 64, 220 Really good hit and run guy. Hit: Jones stands tall in the box and uses a small leg kick as his trigger. 25 Feb/23. Does have some power to the right centerfield gap, just need to see it more often. It also makes him a candidate to improve his velocity in the professional ranks. Very mechanically sound and repeats very well. Team Fielding--Totals. Even though Baker has good pitchability, he also has intriguing stuff with his fastball and two solid secondary pitches. Applications will be accepted for current season openings only. He's fluent in english as well as spanish which is obviously huge in today's game, especially for a catcher. Interesting guy with a range of outcomes as wide as anyone on this list. Has shown traits of being an above-average pitch but will lose its shape. Most of his extra base hits are well placed balls down the line. Grade: 40, Curveball: Lives in the low-80s. Overall: This is a glove first profile, which isn't rare from the catcher positon. Throws: Right. Don't see it working very well behind the plate, but it's been two years and a lot can happen during that time. Throws: Right. He showed an ability to pitch in longer stints and eventually moved into the rotation in 2021. However, he has been one of the best Division Two pitchers for a couple seasons and also performed well in the Northwoods League in 2019 (2.32 ERA), the same league that previous Cardinals selections Zane Mills and Ryan Holgate participated in. He is getting stronger, but any power he has will come from extra base hits that stay in the park. Overall: Ralston enters the stable of college arms that the organization hoards. Will miss and catch too much of plate with fastball. Cardinals Care & Community Relations Department, Event Services & Merchandising Department, Ticket Sales, Marketing & Corporate Sales Department, Sr. Executive Assistant to the President of Baseball Operations, Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting, Assistant General Manager & Director of Player Development, Special Assistant to GM/Player Procurement, Manager, Player Development & Performance, Assistant Major League Coach/Bullpen Coach, Director of Medical Operations / Head Athletic Trainer, Major League Medical Services Coordinator, Assistant GM & Director Player Development, Special Assistant to Scouting Director & Professional Scout, National Crosschecker/Special Asst. Delivery & Mechanics: Starts on the first base side of the rubber. We have data from scouts, doctors, trainers, quantitative analysts, specialists in pitching mechanics they all provide an expert opinion on a player. If not, he can still add value through defense, base running, and walks. Grade: 50, Slider: Tough pitch for lefties due to arm slot. Throws: Left. He's served as team physician for the New York Mets (1996-1998), the St. Louis Rams (1998-2003) and Head Team Physician for the St. Louis Cardinals (1998-2014). Superb trunk rotation and quick hips; can easily see him out performing this power grade down the line. Works up in the zone off the fastball. Control: 60 | Command: 50. 64, 230 But the one thing I try to impress upon people is that, in my opinion, there isnt one particular skill set, or background, you have to have. Lacks first step quickness. Like previous selections Joshua Baez and Ryan Holgate, Tovalin profiles as a power corner player. He could stand to improve his hit tool, but his excellent eye at the plate gives him a high floor as an OBP-first player. The appeal included his aggressive path hitting with zero fear: and ability to make contact.. Contact I spoke with had him up around 94 at the end of the 2019 season at Palm Beach. High baseball IQ and character. Fastball: Sits 90-91 out of a 3/4 arm slot. This is high for the college ranks, but it did not hinder his ability to hit for average. St. Louis Cardinals latest stats and more including batting stats, pitching stats, team fielding totals and more on Baseball-Reference.com . Flores made his Major League debut in 2002 with the Texas Rangers and also saw big league action with Colorado (2002, 2009-10) and Minnesota (2010). Throws: Right. Trent Baker, RHP Half-inverted windup, feet pointing towards first and upper half angled towards the plate and begins with side-step. Very consistent. Overall: Kruczynski attacks hitters north and south, which makes him a good fit for the modern game. Physical Description: Short, not physically imposing or intimidating on the mound, but is a bulldog that attacks hitters. He'll never be a power guy, and there's a chance he might not hit for much average either. The tool might push plus if he proves he's able to steal more successfully. Those very same struggles limited his appearances in college, but perhaps the organization has found something as he's been able to throw strikes more consistently despite the high effort motion. The scouting director also acknowledged that pitching was the strength of the draft class. Also, at the end of the evening, we expect to add comments by Flores, so please check back here. Because of that when he gets bat to ball it can lead to lots of foul balls. It can be fun to watch him pitch. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Chandler Redmond, Age: 23 yrHeight: 6-1Weight: 200 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2014 IFA, ATLRuleV: 2020. If he can play a strong shortstop changes the profile, and the weak offensive output becomes less of an issue. Good bunter. His patience to get him in hitters counts helps the hit tool play up. You can sign up for job alerts as well to receive notifications once a new internship opportunity is available. Can spray the ball to all fields. Completed a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, Satisfactorily pass pre-employment screenings, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Ability to work flexible hours, including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays, Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc). It includes over 250 pages of in-depth commentary about the very best St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers, including dozens of color photos. Big sweeping slider that gets a ton of horizontal movement. If the velocity didn't take a dip he likely gets protected by the Cardinals this winter. 225 It is also a lot easier said than done, because you still have to execute it and hit on certain players. Gordon Graceffo is another classic Cardinals selection. St. Louis extra pick on Monday was added via the Competitive Balance program and will be 70th overall, following the completion of the second round. These college arms are candidates to move quicker than high schoolers, which may be part of the appeal for St. Louis since the organization is struggling to pitch effectively at all levels. Cardinals have instructs again in January so we will find out more then. The St. Louis Cardinals partner with a number of local organizations that focus on diversity and inclusion as well as participate in programs through MLB and MiLB that support diverse and inclusive workplaces. Bakers slider is capable of generating whiffs, especially when it is thrown below the knees. Any physical projection in the body would lean in the negative direction. Grade: 50, Curveball: Plays very well with the heater. However, if work is performed in excess of 40 hours in a workweek, overtime pay will be provided in accordance with local, State and Federal laws. Willis already underwent ulnar decompression surgery, so there is a bit of injury history on his young arm. Good center of gravity with strong wright transfer. We continuously seek to recognize and reward employees while providing an environment that encourages employees to commit enthusiastically to the organization's goals and values. Just trying to find athletes, or up-the-middle guys Im asked that a lot but we dont really look at it that way. He's generally around the plate, but the fastball has a tendency to sail. Well get some feedback pretty immediately if were too heavily skewed in one direction.. St. Louis Sportservice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Loves fastball typically sits in the lower to mid 90s, but it can work up to 95 semi-consistently as a starter. Jack Ralston - Scouting Report. Above average bat speed now. Grade: 40, Curveball: 75-76. Delivery & Mechanics: Low 3/4 arm slot despite frame. Assistant General Manager. Drive leg finishes with a high kick. His pitch data isn't as promising as some of the other recent college arms, so I have him ranked behind them. Baez has plenty of natural power in his swing, but he does like to swing hard. Grade: 50, Changeup: His best pitch. He backs up his low walk rates with only one homer allowed in over 80 professional innings. Holgate is quiet in his setup at the plate with a small load and a small stride. Scouts might put a timetable on a player and then when he gets into our system we might have four guys in front of him, which alters the prospects trajectory. Holgate played just 15 games in 2020 due to COVID, but showed massive improvement. Comp pick Ryan Holgates power is already there in the Pac12, Flores said. Tartamella's name should be familiar as the 29-year-old was a catcher in the system for 10 years, briefly reaching St. Louis in 2015. The St. Louis Cardinals Internship Program provides participants with an opportunity to learn about the sports industry and Major League Baseball through hands on experience working in the front office. Grade: 50, Field: Stocky build and below average speed make him only a fit for left field. Top Prospect . Naked eye says he should have some pop but that's not his game. We bake all those opinions together and apply discount rates to enable us to compare players apple to apples in todays dollars. Good instincts which helps his otherwise average range play up. Physical Description: Older arm that was a senior sign and has pitched his way onto prospect lists. Florida Complex League Cardinals Notebook 2021 Week 2, Now Available 2021 Cardinals Prospect Guide. Ticketing system experience preferred, Desire to learn and grow professionally in the sports industry, You will be a part of the Busch Stadium game day experience, Work with your family and friends - Exciting Referral Bonus Program, Part-Time positions that can accommodate YOUR schedule. His feel for barrel isn't very good. Delivery & Mechanics: Aggressively attacks hitters. He's fine at first base. Physical Description: 6'2", 165 pounds. This is likely something that the Cardinals will work on when he gets in the system, but his substantial power gives him a very high ceiling. The pool amount for this pick is $906,800. St. Louis Sportservice is currently seeking individuals who share our vision of creating special experiences one guest at a time. We have limitless growth potential for people committed to hard work, teamwork and customer service. However, he should remain a starter in the professional ranks with three above average offerings and at least average control. Work schedules and number of hours will vary based on the internship. After all, if they pan out, they would save us the most money of all., On how Oakland prepared him for his current job: First, just working in their front office and being around guys like Billy [Beane], David [Forst] and Farhan [Zaidi] on a daily basis, was an incredible environment to learn from. Grade: 45, Power: I think Yepez is capable of hitting 30 homers consistently in the big leagues, but the question is if his other secondary tools will allow him to get there. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Edgar Escobar, Age: 28 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 245 lbsHits/Throws: R/LAcquired: 2014 Draft - Round 34, OAKRuleV: On 40-Man. Every bit of 231 pounds. Review the website and apply for one of the available positions by clicking the button below: Minor League Players Only: Here is a link (https://mrfdata.hmhs.com/) to the Highmark BCBS website that will take you to a series of machine-readable files containing the following information: in-network provider negotiated rates and historical out-of-network allowed amounts for providers. Kantrovitzs background is atypical of most scouting directors. Gets a lot of extension, but small framed guy so you don't notice it as much on paper. Throws: Right. 510, 200 Grade: 40. Good, strong lower half. Willis secondary offerings are more refined than most prep pitchers, with his slider being his go-to breaking ball. Heavy downward plane due to six-foot-six frame and aforementioned extreme over the top arm slot. This gives him a repeatable delivery, and if he can limit his walks then he has a chance to stick in the rotation. The pool amount for this pick is $144,600. I dont spend much time writing code anymore I did quite a bit of that when I was in Oakland but there is less time for me to do that in this role, and we have a few really talented guys in our office where programming is their primary responsibility. Throws across his body, leads to an uncomfortable at bat for lefties. From there, if players were close, which is often the case after the first 100 picks or so, the Cards leaned to pitching. On the rapid ascent of Michael Wacha and Marco Gonzales to the big leagues: I said this after Wacha last year and think it also applies to Marco this year: You can hope that this is what happens with your first pick, but its unrealistic to expect it. He did throw against lower quality, Division Two competition, so it is still unknown how well Baker will be able to handle professional hitters. Modest toe tap. Plus bat speed. The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area.The Cardinals compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) West division, and play their home games at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, a suburb northwest of Phoenix.. . 9 of 11 are from college with 2 high schoolers. All rights reserved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1y1rOxZ0PU. Longtime baseball scout Mike Roberts watches pitching prospects during a pre-draft workout for the Cardinals on June 4 at Busch . Better command of his curveball, than the fastball. Standard High 3/4 slot. Organization has been successful with pitcher's of this type in the past. Competitive Balance Round B, 70th overall, Ryan Holgate, OF Moves very well on the mound, is flexible and fields position very well. Still see him as a .240-.250 hitter though. 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